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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.33, 23,618.12 and 11,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.33, 23,618.12 and 11,070 is: 15,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.33 : 23,618.12 = 11,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.33/23,618.12 = 11,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.33x = 23,618.12 × 11,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.33x = 261,452,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,452,533.05/17,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.61

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